Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

3. Post-Scoping Notice for Safety Improvements on Route 82 (Phase 1)

Address of Possible Project Location: The project is located on Route 82 (West Main Street) and runs, approximately, from Banas Court (mile point 27.23) to Fairmount Street (mile point 28.13). 

Municipality where it would be located: Norwich

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On June 7, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed Safety Improvements on Route 82 (Phase 1) in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was held on June 23, 2022. 

Since the time of the initial 2022 Scoping, the project has undergone a reduction in scope to include fewer roundabouts and reduced rights-of-way impacts. A Public Information Meeting was held on January 18, 2024, to further inform the public of the project, and this final Post-Scoping Notice reflects the reduction in scope. 

Comments were received during the public comment period and during the Public Scoping Meeting. CTDOT received comments from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) and several members of the public. Comments received and CTDOT’s responses are included in the Environmental Review Checklist, which also includes the report of meeting from the public scoping meeting. 
 
After consideration of the comments received, the CTDOT has determined the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist.

 

Agency contact:

Name: Mr. Scott Bushee, Transportation Principal Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2079
E-Mail: Scott.Bushee@ct.gov 

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The CTDOT expects the project to go forward.  This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.